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KP55 GDZ

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,827 mi
Last recorded107,827 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 GDZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 107,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged and wearing low on tread 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 102,932 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2024 101,066 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats

Pass 3 Aug 2023 99,861 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

rear seats missing time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2022 98,087 miles

Front headlamps dull

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 95,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 94,160 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside rear tyre badly perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear brake pads look to of got hot + getting low + deteriorated

Rear brake discs deteriorated

covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2019 90,582 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2019 90,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 85,854 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers don't park correctly but can manually be parked in the right position time of test (3.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

parking Brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 15 Aug 2018 85,854 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres badly perished

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers don't park correctly but can manually be parked in the right position time of test (3.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

parking Brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer tyre wall damaged

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2017 79,509 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer tyre wall damaged

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 74,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear lower part of coil spring corroded

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

horn sound deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2015 68,527 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,478 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 55,469 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 78,107 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 48,041 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All tyres cracked

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 37,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 37,294 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 30,192 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,202 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto?

Based on 10,625 MOT tests across 639 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 273
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
Registration plate lamp not working 239
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 209
position lamp(s) not working 137
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KP55 GDZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 60,788 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP55 GDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KP55 GDZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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